Joan Kendall is home after spending a few days in Fulton County Medical Center.

Lois McGowan of Hustontown was admitted to Fulton County Medical Center after breaking her arm in a fall.

Sympathy goes out to the family of Jim Miller, who passed away last week.

Alma Shives of Harrisonville was admitted to Fulton County Medical Center last week.

Congratulations to Nathan Swope and Brenna Deshong, who were crowned king and queen at McConnellsburg High School's prom on Friday night.

Arlene Umbrell is now home after a stay in Harrisburg Hospital where she underwent some tests.

Madeline Humbert is now a patient in Fulton County Medical Center.

Please keep all who are ill in your prayers.

Correction on the memory jogger in last week's issue: Herman B. Mellott is a cousin to Charles, not his uncle.

Quotable quotes; "Life is a series of thousands of tiny miracles."

It happened his week: The first Mother's Day celebration was observed in Philadelphia in 1908. Six years later Congress and President Wilson declared it a national holiday. Last year Americans bought almost three million Mother's Day cards.

Country shortcuts: Instead of using bleach, which can erode fabrics over time, switch to baking soda. Use 1/2 cup per load for whitening results that won't wear your clothes out.

Have a blessed and Happy Mother's Day.

Shawn Knepper remains a patient in the intensive care unit at The University of Maryland Hospital. His address is Shawn Knepper, c/o University of Maryland, Neurocare ICU (C7W), Guldesky Building, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Congratulations to Veronica Gamble who competed in the County Music I/2 Marathon (13 miles) in Nashville. Veronica's time was one hour, 41 minutes. She placed 91 out of 14,505. Good job!